Cottonwood
Cottonwood, Arizona is near the geographical center of Arizona, flanked to the south by Jerome, the Jewel of Mingus Mountain, and to the north by the stunning Red Rock formations surrounding the beautiful city of Sedona, just 15 minutes away. There are many attractions and activities located in Cottonwood and an unlimited number of interesting adventures and excursions throughout the Cottonwood-Sedona Verde Valley.
The convenient location of the BEST WESTERN Cottonwood Inn allows easy access to both the Verde Valley business community and leisure activities that make this high desert community so desirable.
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BLAZIN’ M RANCH
A chuck wagon dinner and Western stage show. The Ranch is located on the banks of the Verde River. Gates open at 5:00 PM for boardwalk shopping, shootin’ gallery, and “Wood ‘N West” gallery/museum at your leisure before the dinner bell rings at 6:30 PM. Folks enjoy dinner while being entertained by cowboys and “tomfoolery” of the Old West. A family-oriented Western experience.
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VERDE VALLEY WINERIES AND TOURS
Be assured that there are excellent wines being made in Arizona. Learn the aroma, flavor, and color of each wine during tasting in a comfortable setting (vineyards along the Verde River, views and wildlife are fantastic). You will enjoy beautiful shades of green that instantly give a serene, peaceful reprieve to visitors. Tasting rooms open
11:00 AM and winery tours are available. (Reservations are required for tour.)
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JEROME
The billion dollar copper camp named after Winston Churchill’s Mother became the largest ghost town in America before settling in as a small, thriving, artist community with a variety of eateries. Jerome is known as the “town on the mountain”.
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TUZIGOOT NATIONAL MONUMENT
Once occupied by prehistoric natives, the hilltop dwellings are now safeguarded. The 100 rooms housed 250 people in the 12th and 15th centuries. Self-guided views and museum of artifacts.
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OUT OF AFRICA
140 acres of wildlife preserve. The Serengeti Safari is a must! With an expert guide, ride along where animals roam—you will be given a biscuit to feed Nirobi along the way. Tiger Splash is at 1:15 PM Wednesday-Sunday. Predator feed days are Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday at 3:00 PM. A remarkable day for all ages..
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MONTEZUMA CASTLE
One of the best preserved 5-story cliff dwellings in the US, Montezuma Castle was inhabited by the Sinagua Indians in 1250 AD—the Sinagua mysteriously disappeared during the 15th Century. The site shows areas of the original inhabitants.
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DEAD HORSE RANCH
One of Arizona’s State Parks. A perfect place for a day of fishing in the stocked pond, hiking/biking trails up to 10 miles, and/or horse back riding (available through Trailhorse Adventures).
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HISTORIC OLD TOWN COTTONWOOD
A quaint setting that gives the visitor an experience of times past. Imagine John Wayne striding down the old western high sidewalk streets or Elvis Presley standing in a doorway. Today the streets are lined with unique eateries and shopping boutiques.
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VERDE SANTA FE GOLF CLUB
Golfers of all skill levels will like this course. Have a pleasant golf game in the high Sonora Desert where the temperatures are comfortable!
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CAMP/FORT VERDE
Established in 1865 to protect the settlers from Apache raids, Fort Verde State Park now features military artifacts, Native American relics, and articles used by the early settlers.
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CLIFF CASTLE CASINO
Just 15 miles from the hotel, the Cliff Castle offers visitors an award winning Casino, including a gourmet steakhouse, a gift shop, a 20-lane bowling center, Kids Quest and more.
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